First 2018 Dodge Challenger SRT Demons on way to dealers

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles has begun shipping the first 2018 Dodge Challenger SRT Demons to dealers, the company said Friday.

The limited-production, 6.2-liter Hemi V8 engine delivers 840 horsepower. Dodge is touting the mega-muscle car as the industry’s first street-legal production drag car. The National Hot Rod Association has certified it as the world’s fastest quarter-mile production vehicle.

A 2018 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon does a smokey burnout during the Roadkill Nights preview event at ...more

A 2018 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon does a smokey burnout during the Roadkill Nights preview event at M1 Concourse Race Track in Pontiac in August 2017.

Junfu Han, Detroit Free Press

During tests the Demon covered a quarter-mile in 9.65 seconds at 140 miles per hour, and it accelerates from zero to 60 mph in 2.3 seconds.

“The people who bought a Dodge Challenger SRT Demon are performance enthusiasts to the core, and having a custom car with accessories that improve overall performance is critical,” said Tim Kuniskis, Fiat Chrysler North America's head of passenger cars responsible for the Chrysler, Dodge, SRT and Fiat brands.

The automaker only plans to make 3,300 Demons at its Brampton, Ontario plant, of which 300 will be held for Canadian buyers.

Pricing starts at $84,995, which includes the $1,700 gas guzzler tax, but excludes a $1,095 destination charge.

Dodge also offers a range of accessories aimed at maximizing the dragster's thrill.

These include a personalized crate with an array of add-on equipment such as

Owners who want to keep their drag strip tires fresh for the track can order a special Mopar Demon street tire package that includes a set of four Pirelli 305/35ZR20 performance tires and lightweight forged 20x11-inch Devil’s Rim wheels.